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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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